Kristan Conlon

Practice Areas

Kristan is an experienced real estate lawyer who provides expert advice on the structuring, development, leasing, acquisition, and disposal of assets across all classes and tenures. Her approach ensures that planning and environment, as well as tax considerations, are identified early in the process and appropriately addressed to avoid potential issues down the line.

Career

As the Chair of Partners at McCullough Robertson, Kristan combines her corporate expertise with a real estate focus, enabling her to lead multi-disciplinary teams that deliver comprehensive legal solutions. She manages projects seamlessly from start to finish, ensuring collaboration of various legal groups within the firm. As a relationship partner, she offers strong leadership and clear direction, earning the trust and respect of many clients in the property sector.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Queensland, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Urban Development Institute of Australia, and Property Council of Australia.

Publications

September shake-up: More residential tenancy law changes and what they mean, Queensland’s affordable housing approval pathway is ready to go, Further changes to residential tenancies in Queensland – what you need to know, and Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) – Changes to leasing.

Industry Sector Expertise

Kristan has a broad and diverse client base that includes large listed institutions, investment banks, developers, affordable housing providers, resource companies, local and state governments, and private property owners. Her expertise also extends to advising national and regional landlords and tenants, making her well-versed in handling both large-scale and individual property matters.

Clients

National Affordable Housing Consortium, Brisbane Housing Company, Bric Housing, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services, Toowoomba Regional Council, City of Brisbane, Queensland Health, Community Housing (Queensland), R&F Properties, World Class Land, Sanchi Development, Scott Group, and Westlawn Property Trust.

Education